Physician Pediatric Ophthalmologist

We are hiring a BC/BE Pediatric Ophthalmologist who has exceptional clinical and interpersonal skills to join our team in beautiful Lehigh Valley.

Practice Overview:

• The Ophthalmology Division consists of LVPG Ophthalmology, a subsidiary of LVHN, as well as community ophthalmologists.  LVPG Ophthalmology currently has a cornea specialist, retina specialist, 2 general ophthalmologists and 2 optometrists.  The community ophthalmologists consist of cornea, glaucoma, pediatric and retina specialists in addition to general ophthalmologists.
• Operate at Reilly Children’s Surgery Center
  • Minimally invasive technology / Adding equipment for Ophthalmology
  • 4 operating rooms / 2 procedure rooms (1 dedicated for endoscopy)
  • 16 private pre/post-operative rooms
  • 9 bay post-anesthesia care unit

https://www.lvhn.org/medical-services/pediatric-ophthalmology

Job Qualifications:

• A network champion for Ophthalmology and a passion for the clinical work
• Fellowship trained pediatric ophthalmologist
• Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified
• A valid PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required

Benefits & Perks:

• Attractive Work Schedule
• Highly Competitive compensation with a superb benefits package
• Low-cost health insurance for employees and their families
• Generous CME allowance and time
• Top-tier retirement programs
• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• Relocation Assistance

The Children’s Hospital is the only pediatric hospital and level 2 pediatric trauma center in the region with a catchment area of over 2.5 million people.  It has a dedicated full time Pediatric Emergency Department, PICU, and level 4 NICU.  There are 24/7 in house Pediatric Intensivists, Neonatologists, and General Surgery and Pediatric residents.  Within the physician practice, there are General Pediatricians and Pediatric Specialists from Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Hematology and Oncology, Cardiology, Adolescent Medicine, Infectious Disease, Critical Care, Neonatology, Radiology, Endocrinology, Neurology, Psychiatry, and Child Abuse.  There are additional Pediatric Surgical Specialists from Urology, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, Plastics and Neurosurgery.

An academic appointment is available through the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, our partner in medical education.  Education and training of medical students and residents is an important part of our mission.  Lehigh Valley Health Network has 17 ACGME fellowship and residency training programs, including General Surgery and Pediatrics.  An opportunity to explore clinical research is available and will be supported.

Our Community:
The Lehigh Valley is one of the fastest growing areas in the country, located in the heart of eastern Pennsylvania; 60 miles from Philadelphia and 80 miles from New York City.  The area has outstanding public and private school systems, several Colleges and Universities, and an abundance of cultural and recreational offerings including minor league baseball, soccer, and hockey.  To learn more about the Lehigh Valley visit: www.discoverlehighvalley.com

Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.

EOE

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If you are interested, please forward your CV to Christine Saad, M.D., Chief, Division of Ophthalmology, attention to Lynne Jensen, Sr Provider Recruiter, Lynne.Jensen@lvhn.org or call 484-294-5162.

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is comprised of 13 hospital campuses plus numerous health centers, physician practices, rehabilitation locations, ExpressCARE sites and other outpatient care locations in 10 eastern Pennsylvania counties. Our health care professionals provide amazing care every day.

At Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), we continually go the extra mile to further our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community. Each one of our 19,000 colleagues contributes to this mission and helps make all communities we serve healthier – and better – places to live.

Vision – access to superior health care

The inspiration for our modern-day health network came from Leonard Parker Pool, the founder of Air Products. In addition to having a brilliant mind for business, Pool also had a passion for health care and serving his fellow man. In the late 1960s, that passion became personal.

When Pool’s wife, Dorothy, had to travel back and forth from the Lehigh Valley to New York City to receive leading-edge cancer treatment, Leonard Pool realized many in his community did not have the means to travel outside the region for such care. He had a vision to create a “superior regional hospital” so people could receive the best possible care without leaving the Lehigh Valley. He donated $5 million to help bring that vision to life, which led in 1974 to the construction of what is now Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest in Salisbury Township, Pa.

Vision realized – again and again

Guided by Pool’s vision, we have since transformed into one of the nation's most respected health networks, offering comprehensive care in 95 clinical specialties across eight campuses. This care is complemented by clinical research and education, including a medical school partnership with the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine that’s preparing the doctors of tomorrow through the SELECT program.

LVHN’s Core Values

• Compassion: Be kind.
• Integrity: Do what’s right.
• Collaboration: Be a good partner.
• Excellence: Achieve the best outcomes.

Our flagship hospital was built in 1974 in Salisbury Township, Lehigh County, a suburban area adjacent to Allentown, Pa. It serves as the hub for many specialty services, including our highly regarded cancer center which was selected as the second member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance in 2015 and Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. Lehigh Valley-based nurses and hospitals have earned (and re-earned) Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center since 2002. Highlighted services at LVH–Cedar Crest:

• Level I Trauma Center
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Children’s ER
• Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital
• Magnet® recognized
• Level IV NICU
• Regional Burn Center
• John and Dorothy Morgan Cancer Center